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Cry Macho (based on the book) is directed by and stars Clint Eastwood as a one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder. In 1978, he takes a job from an ex-boxx to bring the man's young son home and away from his alcoholic mom. Crossing rural Mexico on the way back to Texas, the unlikely pair faces an unexpectedly challenging journey, during which the world-weary horseman may find his own sense of redemption through teaching the boy what it means to be a good man.

Some critics think Eastwood is not the right lead for this film and others say the film is rather slow, but has redeeming values. Rotten Tomatoes critics rate this film at 57%, and the audience score is 63% favorable.

This movie will show on Oct. 1-3 and Oct. 5, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m., and Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. It is rated PG-13 for language and thematic events. 104 minutes.